Patient's question:
The child is 9 years old. While washing his feet, he noticed that his soles, except for the center, were slightly yellow. The back of his heels were particularly darker. It has been about one or two months. I don't know the reason. Guidance from experts is greatly appreciated. What could be causing the yellowing of the child's soles?Doctor's answer:
Foot and palm turn yellow: Problems with the pancreas, spleen, or liver. Sometimes the soles of the feet may turn yellow; more than half of jaundiced patients with cirrhosis may exhibit this sign. It is generally mild in severity. If it is simply yellow without hardening, it is likely due to qi deficiency. To put it more clearly, it means poor blood and qi circulation, inadequate nutritional supply, and the outer layer of skin being damaged by pressure keratinization! You should know about this from your studies in health preservation. The feet are far from the heart. The blood pumped from the heart to the feet is already weak! I suggest you visit a hospital for a check-up to avoid further complications if the condition persists.